do you think I have a chance? I’m really trying for Stony 
@HERCULES_HERCULES
Yeah you do as long as they deem you eligible for EOP. I wasn’t admitted regular because my stats were too high. I think they’re saving EOP seats for students who actually fit the criteria.
You even have a chance for reg admissions if your ECs and essays are strong. I worked so hard on my personal statement, i think that’s what got me in regular
Edit: i wasn’t admitted EOP because my stats were too high
@alreadyadoctor if you have the stats and your financially qualified you’re good. but there’s an off chance that they may not admit you because they receive over 8,000 applicants last year for the eop program alone and only admitted 185.
That’s correct - EOP is VERY competitive this year, unfortunately.
Chris
@sbuadmissions On Christmas, I got an email saying that I am academically eligible for eop (Major: Mechanical Engineering). I submitted all the financial documents last month but my to-do list isn’t updated yet. Should I email the admission office?
@sbuadmissions. If you are not admitted through the Eop program, but still might be eligible for admissions via regular admittance will they still be considered?
@lynn26 I would hope so.
Hi , im confused. Whats the benefit of EOP program? Isnt EOP program for students who are “academically “ eligible, but not financially? People here have 20 acts and 1100 sats, and i dont think thats “academically” eligible.
I apologize. - worried Parent
@classof2028 I have a near 1300 SAT score but applied for EOP because of the financial circumstances. The admissions office said I am academically eligible for EOP.
@nk1822 If you submitted everything, then just hang in there. As long as you have nothing left on your checklist in SOLAR, then we’re still reviewing.
@Lynn26 Yes, we consider applicants for regular admission if they apply through EOP.
@classof2028 EOP is designed for students who may not have the financial resources to reach their full academic potential; students who have shown academic promise despite their financial struggles, but don’t have the strongest SAT/ACT scores, for example. It’s a financial as well as academic support program.
Chris
Hi @classof2028 im concerned. First off, its a program that’s a financial as well as an academic support for the students who are accepted. Most times these H/EOP programs are for minorities who come from under represented backgrounds, who could’ve performed better. Who are you to classify what is “academically eligible”? Plus, on the EOP/AIM category on the website it lists the gpa and sat requirements. The way you worded your “question” can be taken as offense to not only me but others as well.
@sbuadmissions my to do list disappeared the 5th earlier this month, should i be expecting a response soon?
Thank u, @sbuadmissions .
@alreadyadoctor i actually took offense to it as well and i was admitted under regular admissions without EOP. The EOP program isn’t for kids who aren’t academically eligible, it’s really for students who have had challenges (financial) that may have hindered their ability to achieve the best SAT or GPA.
@HERCULES_HERCULES if people want to throw shade go elsewhere because i dont want those kinds of vibes here. Some people just like oppressing others. And i completely agree with you
relax! I did not mean to offend anyone
how does “not having financial resources” lead to low academics? Thats just an excuse. Public school is free, library is free. SAT and ACTS fee waivers. If your household has low income, then you get all the financial benefits.
-worried parent
@classof2028 You need to relax.